[Adopted 4-14-1976 by L.L. No. 1-1976 (Ch. 35 of the 1972 Code)]
The Town Board of the Town of Carmel hereby finds that it is in the public interest to prolong the life of landfill facilities and conserve natural resources by requiring the separation and recycling of newspapers, cardboard and magazines.
It shall be mandatory for persons who are owners, tenants or occupants of residential and commercial buildings in the Town of Carmel to package or bag newspapers, cardboard and magazines for collection and recycling by the Town of Carmel or its duly authorized agents.
Newspapers, cardboard and magazines shall be separately tied with rope or cord or placed in paper bags not exceeding 50 pounds in weight per bundle or bag.
A. 
All bundles and bags shall be placed for collection within the vicinity of the curb or at such location and at such times as are specified by the Town of Carmel, or its duly authorized agents.
B. 
When bundles or bags are placed within the vicinity of the curb or other location, as provided for herein, they shall become the property of the Town of Carmel.
[Added 11-1-2006 by L.L. No. 7-2006]
Any person who violates any provision of this article shall, upon conviction thereof, be subject to a fine not to exceed $250 or to imprisonment for a term not to exceed 15 days, or both.